BETARA SALUTES SHETTIMA AT 60: “YOUR JOURNEY HAS SHAPED NIGERIA’S HISTORY”

 

Borno-born VP hailed for courage, experience, national service

By Romeon Okwo

The Chairman, House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rt. Hon. Muktar Betara Aliyu, OON, has joined Nigerians in celebrating Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, on his birthday, describing his journey from Borno State to the Presidency as one marked by courage, experience and dedicated national service.

Betara, who represents Biu, Bayo, Kwaya-Kusar and Shani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said Shettima’s years in public service had placed him at the heart of some of the most significant moments in Nigeria’s political history.


In a goodwill message marking the occasion, the federal lawmaker praised the Vice President for carrying the enormous responsibilities of public office with a strong sense of duty and conviction.


“Your Excellency, your journey of service through the years has placed you in some of the most consequential chapters of our nation’s history,” Betara said.


He noted that Shettima’s transition from serving in Borno State to occupying the nation’s second-highest political office had distinguished him as a major figure in Nigeria’s contemporary political landscape.


“From Borno State to the Presidency, you have carried the weight of public responsibility with courage, and a deep sense of duty,” he added.

Betara further commended the Vice President’s experience and contributions to national affairs, saying they had earned him a distinguished place in the country’s political history.

While congratulating Shettima on the occasion, the lawmaker prayed Almighty Allah to grant him renewed strength, sound health, wisdom and many more fruitful years in service to the nation.

“On this special occasion, I extend my warmest felicitations to you. May Almighty Allah bless you with renewed strength, sound health, wisdom and many more fruitful years.


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Happy Birthday, Your Excellency,” Betara said.

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